Latest Movie reviews

Mt Zion: Movie review

The news of 'Australian Idol' winner Stan Walker making his acting debut in homegrown movie 'Mt Zion' has been met with the usual jeering that comes when a singer attempts the acting crossover. But don't be too hasty in writing this film off.
February 4, 2013, 12:02 pm
Lincoln: Film review

There’s very good reason for the seemingly endless list of award wins and nominations for this powerful portrayal of Abraham Lincoln’s final history-making four months.
January 31, 2013, 12:32 pm
Silver Linings Playbook: Movie Review

From director David O. Russell and based on the best-selling novel of the same name, 'Silver Linings Playbook' is a charming romantic drama with a quirky twist.
January 31, 2013, 12:16 pm
'Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters': Film review

Ever wondered what might have become of fairy tale characters Hansel and Gretel after they defeated an evil witch keeping them captive in her candy-covered cottage?
January 30, 2013, 9:49 am
Zero Dark Thirty: Film review

There has been plenty of awards buzz around director Kathryn Bigelow's film about the decade-long hunt for Osama Bin Laden. And plenty of controversy too.
January 29, 2013, 1:51 pm
Django Unchained: Movie review

Swapping scalp-hunting and zieg hiels for six guns and chains, Quentin Tarantino is back to his very best.
January 25, 2013, 5:18 pm
The Impossible: Movie review

Watching ‘The Impossible’ is an emotional rollercoaster, but one that’s certainly worth riding.
January 23, 2013, 9:27 pm
Gangster Squad: Film review

Based in 1949 Los Angeles, 'Gangster Squad' tells the story of a troupe of cops brought together to derail the stronghold of infamous mob king Mickey Cohen who dictates the law in the west.
January 18, 2013, 12:52 pm
Movie review: Jesse and Celeste Forever

High school sweethearts Jesse and Celeste seem like the perfect couple – best friends who finish each other’s sentences kind of perfect.
January 16, 2013, 1:02 pm
'ParaNorman': Movie review

Does 'ParaNorman' live up to our reviewer's hopeful optimism?
January 15, 2013, 4:13 pm